Most Sore Throats & Runny Noses Do Not Need Antibiotics
A tip I share with most of my clients is if your child has more than one symptom - cough, runny nose, sore throat - then it is almost always viral. A single symptom is indicative of a local infection is more often bacterial. When little ones have discomfort though, parents often expect testing and antibiotics, but when they have a virus, these are not only not helpful, but can be harmful. Antibiotics do Not Fight Viruses Most childhood infections are caused by #viruses which